China is wooing Malaysia and Indonesia with mega investments. Is the plan working?
Indonesia is bulking up its defence regardless. In January, when Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited Jakarta, it was announced...
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Asian currencies down against dollar – Business & Finance
BENGALURU: Emerging Asian equity markets opened the week higher on Monday, led by Taiwan tracking Wall Street gains, while Indonesian...
Should the US Be Worried? – The Diplomat
A decade ago, a traveler from Singapore visiting Bangkok or Jakarta would likely rely on U.S. dollars or a global...
Asian currencies: Rupiah lingers near three-decade lows – Business & Finance
BENGALURU: Indonesian equities rallied 4% on Wednesday after a period of relentless selling on worries over the country’s growth outlook...
Investors turn short on most Asian FX as dollar strength prevails
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Long positions pile on Chinese yuan, Asian FX bulls maintain momentum
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Why Are ASEAN and Asian Currencies Rising Against The US Dollar?
The US dollar is volatile, with market fluctuations putting pressure on its valuation and positioning. At the same time, the...
US dollar gains for 2nd day after GDP backs smaller Fed cut
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Exclusive: Billions in dollar and euro notes reach Russia despite sanctions
US and EU banned banknote exports to Russia in 2022Russia continues to import them, albeit in smaller volumesCash is still...
Fed easing bets, carry trade unwind turn analysts bullish on Asian currencies
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